What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Takes a little off" from April 12, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Takes a little off”

This clue appeared as 53-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

TRIMS

Letters5

Starts withT

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Takes a little off” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 12, 2026 as 53-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with T and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Takes a little off” clue?+

The answer is TRIMS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on April 12, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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